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Very nice rides. I went to one nearby two years ago but the tour skipped the DC area this year.

Agree 100%. I went last year and it was actually chilly but seeing the cars drive through town and on the track and in the pits was great.

Started as a partial glue bomb (chassis, exhuast, rear end and interior were already glued together) but it didn't slow the build down any. The chrome on the bumpers is faded and I left some of the interior unpainted to show off that lovely green molded plastic. I still need to do some detailing underneath and maybe add some decals under the hood. Any comments are welcome.

Like any hobby there is only so much time and talent to go around, hence you have beginners and pros posting pictures and we tend to hold them to same standard. Having said that I think anyone learning can see the things that can a model better (more realistic) with some simple techniques or detail painting and can pick up ideas just by looking at the higher quality builds we see here. Whether they choose to try to "improve" or not is really up to the individual. As for a "contest" magazine worthy model being featured, even a box stock build can be noticed (and pictured) if it is a kit you almost never see buildt and it is cleanly done.

It's not the worst kit - just they way they were in the 60's.

Been stalled on the Mustang II Mach1 but I did almost finish a few others (non Mach1's so at least I go somet Mustangs done. I guess we have about a week left so there is still time to get the II done. The green 70 needs the underside painted and the 73 needs an engine and exhaust system.

Looks like you hit the jackpot with that one.

From a model soldier show today in Springfield VA.

Good to know it's not easy as I thought. I wonder if the opposite is true because the Mach1 show car used the 66 style chassis.

Not sure about hte first question. See the picture. The 65/66 chassis is molder in so the 68 Shelby GT500 is a better choice since it has a separate exhaust system and front roll bar and rearend. I have not tried the conversion but it should be pretty easy.

Another smokin idea. Thanks ?

Another picture of the Mustang I reflectorized.

Very nice paint, decals and detailing. Maybe you can find Pam to pose with it. ?

One of the best MOPAR designs. I was never a fan of the larger cars that looked something you father would drive.

Nice Save. Do you have decals for the hood scoop? Maybe 400 or 455? I'm a Ford guy.

Enzo would be proud. Magnifico.

Now we're talking.

I saw this one on Facebook. Lots of detail added.

Welcome and feel free to post up some of your work. We have all skill levels here and anyone can learn something. I know I do at least once a week and I only look at maybe 10% of the posts.

Compared to old MPC/AMT kits the engine compartment looks pretty good. I noticed the wheels where they snap onto the rear axle and front suspension detract from realism of the rest of the chassis that looks nice. The fact that it came with nice stock wheels and correct exhaust system and side mirrors I'd say the kit isn't perfect but coming from a Mustang guy this looks pretty sharp to me. Nice job on those side reflectors too. ?

You're right. Not all the Magnum 500's had the centers painted black.

Great museum and the NNL show is very well run. See you all in March. The next one of these I build will be glued shut. It's nearly impossible to get it to fit together.

he short answer is a long time. Even at on every two months it will be five years at least if I just concentrate on these and not the other 150 kits I have.

The first four people (sorry US) only to rely and then PM I will send a sample of both colors for free. I have no financial interest in this product - just want to give some away as I have more than I could use on 100 models. So just reply and PM your full name and address and your "prize" will be in the mail. If you end up using it or come up with other uses just post here.

Not sure about that one but Roush did 351 Windsors for oval and road course race cars in the 80's.. I'm not positive about if all or some had Cleveland heads bur suffice it to say they were race engines and would only resemble a factory engine. I think the Motor City one is your best bet for a stock engine.